CH-53K Fuel Shut Off Valve (FSOV) Kit Procurement
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to negotiate and award a sole source modification to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (SAC) for the procurement of a Fuel Shut Off Valve (FSOV) kit for the CH-53K helicopter. This kit will support testing event K16 by providing backup parts.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for a Fuel Shut Off Valve (FSOV) kit designed to provide backup parts for the CH-53K testing event K16, ensuring continuity if primary testing kit components fail or are damaged. Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (SAC) is identified as the sole responsible source due to their role as the designer and developer of the CH-53K helicopter. SAC possesses the unique knowledge, capabilities, experience, specialized tooling, and test facilities required to meet the Government's requirements within the necessary timeframes.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation for Sole Source Modification
- Authority: 10 U.S. Code 2301(c)(1) / FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: May 9, 2026
- Published: April 9, 2026
- Place of Performance: Stratford, CT
Additional Notes
This notice is a presolicitation indicating NAVAIR's intent to award a non-competitive contract modification. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements should contact the contracting office by the response date.